A Look At Teak

Take A Look At Teak

In the damp soils of the deep hardwood forests of Indonesia, China and Myanmar, tall rod-like trees peek their rounded leaves above the canopy; trunks look bundled together as if they are working together and seem to bind themselves to reach the nutrient rich sunlight.

These great stalks of the forest are teak. The bundled looking base is simply how it grows, and do they ever grow!

Teak is a hardwood like few others. With the silica it contains the wood can dull most sharp ends. Luckily, it isn't so dense as to make it impossible to work with when shaping into furniture.

The greatest part about teak is the oils that allow the furniture to be exposed to the elements with little to no help from staining or coats of varnish. These oils also make the wood pest and termite resistant. It's an amazingly hard and nature resistant wood, making it an ideal material for outdoor furniture.

Teak For Life

We at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop know you don't want to buy new patio furniture multiple times. You want to buy great quality furniture and not have to worry about it getting worn. Do not spend the first nice days of warm weather shellacking your patio furniture - recline back and enjoy the season with Teak Steamer Chair.

It should be noted that there is an almost gray colored patina that comes over the teak when left untreated. This does not change the durability or strength of the furniture. If you wish to keep the honey golden color of the wood, teak oil may be applied every 6-12 months.

Crafted With Care

This teak is derived from sustainable plantations and is Grade A wood, so you can rock in peace in Teak Double Rocking Chair knowing that it is going to last. Speaking of lasting, this teak furniture is not only made with great hardwood, but is made with great care and craftsmanship. It is dry kilned and the joints are strong bonds created by mortise and tenon joints, a peg tightly fitted into a cooresponding slot. With teak furniture, you know you are buying a quality product that will last a lifetime.